I love watching all the different home shows on HGTV and DIY, but they usually have big redecorating budgets. Design on a Dime, for example, doesn’t redo a room for ten cents. It redoes it for a thousand dollars. If you are just making ends meet, you don’t usually have a thousand dollars to redo just one room in your house. $250 is a bit easier to come up with. So, I’m happy to see a lot of companies are realizing that people have limited redecorating funds and are giving them the tools to make over a room on a budget.
Sure Fit Furniture Solutions has created a recession friendly line of products designed to help people redo their living rooms for less than $250 and has some great tips on creating a fresh new look while spending very little:
Rearrange furniture: Moving furniture may be the easiest way to change the look of your space. Try rearranging a room, or trading out furniture from one room to the next. That unused rocker could look great by the front window, it just needs to get brought up from the basement!
I love to do this. It can really make a room look completely different and it is free to do. If you hate it, you just have to put it back the way it was.
Pick a Focal Point: Adding an exciting focal point can punch up the look of any room. If you aren’t quite ready to paint a wall blazing red, try displaying photos in frames of assorted shapes and sizes, or utilizing wall decals – easy on easy off “stickers” that will complement any décor.
I love wall decals. I also like to display a group of mirrors on a wall. Since mirrors reflect light, you get a focal point and a brighter room at the same time.
Cover Up: Keep decorating expenses to a minimum by dressing up your furniture. Sure Fit has a seemingly endless variety of slipcovers for every personality, whether you’re looking for a punch of color, a classic update or just covering up worn out furniture. Now available in a variety of colors and materials (including stretch “leather”) for couches, chairs, recliners, futons, ottomans and more, you can update your entire set of furniture for less than the cost of a new couch. (Hint: Try mixing and matching “separate seat covers” for a great color-blocked look.)
As long as your sofa and chairs still are in decent shape, why not keep using them with slip covers instead of spending a thousand or so on new pieces? The new faux leather covers seem like a great idea to update a room without tossing out a perfectly good plaid sofa that no longer fits your decor.
Subtle “Ac-scents”: A smell can bring on a flood of memories, influence people’s moods and even increase efficiency. Give your nose something new to smell by adding seasonal candles, flowers, or aromatherapy diffusers for a subtle update.
I think most people will agree that a smell can really set the tone. Need more help with choosing some spring smells? I recently wrote about Slatkin & Co.’s tips for using spring floral scents in the home.
Add Artwork: You might not be able to afford the Picasso you’ve always dreamed of, but adding artwork to walls can make a huge difference in contributing interesting and uplifting elements to your space. Affordable artwork is easy to find, you just have to look for it! Check out thrift stores, flea markets, yard sales and auction websites, or create your own by simply framing fabric swatches or enlarging photos for a personal touch.
Photo via SureFit.com
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